FIELD                 ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

 

Revision of Telecommunications qualification

 

National Certificate in Telecommunications (Level 2) [Ref: 0338]

 

The ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation (ETITO) has revised the qualification listed above.

 

Date new versions published                                                          March 2009

 

The next qualification review is planned to take place during 2013.

 

Reason for the revision

 

Version 4 was issued following a revision in order to improve assessability.  Magnetism and electricity standards 25070-25072 replaced standard 15843.

 

Main changes resulting from the revision

 

Changes to structure and content

·      standards 25070-25072 replaced standard 15843

·      standard 1277 was removed

·      credit value of standard 15845 increased from 3 to 4

·      titles of standards 15846, 15849, and 7064 were updated

·      qualification credit total decreased from 54 to 52.

 

Transition

 

Trainees may either complete the requirements of version 3 of the qualification or transfer to version 4.  The last date for assessments to take place for version 3 of this qualification is 31 December 2010.

 

All new trainees will be enrolled in programmes leading to version 4 of the qualification.

 

This qualification contains standards that replace an earlier standard.  For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expiring standard are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards - see table below.

 

Credit for

Exempt from

15843

25070, 25071, 25072

 

It is not intended that anyone is disadvantaged by this revision and the above arrangements have been designed for a smooth transition.  Anyone who feels they have been disadvantaged may appeal to:

 

ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation (ETITO)

PO Box 24469

Royal Oak

Auckland 1345

 

Telephone              09 525 2590

Facsimile                09 525 2591

Email                       reviewcomments@etito.co.nz